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Javier Heraud

1942 – 1963

Peruvian poet

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Lived 1942 – 1963 (aged 21). Javier Heraud was a Peruvian poet, writer and teacher.

Javier Heraud Pérez (, ; 1942–1963) was a Peruvian poet and member of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN). In his early life he studied at Markham College and later he continued his studies at Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

In January 1963, a group led by the 21-year-old poet Javier Heraud and Alain Elías crossed through Bolivia, where they picked up weapons, and entered southern Peru. Plagued by Leishmaniasis infection however, the 15 member team decided to enter the city of Puerto Maldonado to seek out medical supplies. The local police were warned of the group's advance, and on May 15 Heraud was shot in the chest and killed while he drifted past the town in a dugout canoe.

Publications El río (1960) El viaje (1961) Estación reunida (1961)

Work published in anthologies Ricardo Silva Santisteban (anthologist): Antología general de la traducción en el Perú (General anthology of translation in Peru). Lima, Universidad Ricardo Palma - Editorial Universitaria, 2016.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Colegio Sagrados Corazones Belén, Markham College, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, National University of San Marcos
Employers
College of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Melitón Carvajal School
Awards
Premio El Poeta Joven del Perú

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Javier Heraud?

Peruvian poet (1942–1963)

When was Javier Heraud born?

Javier Heraud was born on 19 January 1942 in Miraflores.

When did Javier Heraud die?

Javier Heraud died on 15 May 1963 in Madre de Dios River.

What was Javier Heraud's occupation?

Javier Heraud was a poet, writer and teacher.

What nationality was Javier Heraud?

Javier Heraud was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Javier Heraud

· Wikidata: Q2787374

· DBpedia: Javier Heraud

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